American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
American beech are not available through the Tree Montgomery Shade Tree program. This tree profile is for information only. The American beech is a stately tree with a rather symmetrical and dense crown. It has smooth blue-gray bark; and its green leaves turn yellow in the fall and persist through the winter. This makes the tree interesting throughout the year. Beech nuts are a good source of food for wildlife. This is one of the slowest-growing shade trees in Maryland.
Tree Height |
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Mature Crown Spread |
Mature Tree Height |
50-70 FT |
Mature Crown Width |
50-70 FT |
Growth Per Year |
<1-2 FT |
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